noun
lek
lehk
Lek (noun) means the official currency of Albania. Example: “She exchanged euros for lek at the airport.”
noun
1
The official currency of Albania.
"She exchanged euros for lek at the airport."
"With the loss of control by the Government over foreign exchange surrender requirements and the almost complete depletion of foreign exchange reserves, in early 1992 the official rate was further devalued to leks 50 = $1."
— Mario I. Bléjer, Albania: From Isolation Toward Reform (1992)
2
A gathering of male animals competing to attract and mate with females.
"Male sage grouse perform elaborate displays at the lek each spring."
How to use lek
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLek most often refers to Albania's currency, or in biology, to a mating display ground for animals such as grouse.
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Word forms
- Plural
- leks, leku, lekë
- Third person singular
- leks
- Past tense
- lekked
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Etymology
The biology sense comes from Swedish lek, "child's play" (from leka, "to play"); the currency name is unrelated, drawn from Albanian usage.
Frequently asked questions
What does “lek” mean?
The word “lek” means the official currency of Albania. In plain terms, lek most often refers to Albania's currency, or in biology, to a mating display ground for animals such as grouse.
How do you pronounce “lek”?
“Lek” is pronounced lehk (/lɛk/ in IPA).
How do you use “lek” in a sentence?
Here is “lek” used in a sentence: “She exchanged euros for lek at the airport.”
What part of speech is “lek”?
“Lek” is a noun.
Where does the word “lek” come from?
The word “lek” comes from Swedish. The biology sense comes from Swedish lek, "child's play" (from leka, "to play"); the currency name is unrelated, drawn from Albanian usage.
How many meanings does “lek” have?
“Lek” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the official currency of Albania.
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